A home inspection is a visual inspection of the accessible major systems & components of the home for the conditions that exist at the time of the inspection. The inspection is conducted in accordance with the State of Florida Standards of Practice.
Buyers Home Inspection
Don’t let the excitement of purchasing a home cause you to overlook its condition. The experts at Vital Home Inspection will make sure that your dream home doesn’t turn into a nightmare of repairs and remediations. Our home inspectors provide accurate information so you can decide if negotiating repairs or price, signing the contract, or waiting for a better deal is in your best interest.
Benefits of a Home Inspection
As a home buyer, you want the benefit of an objective third party inspecting your pre-owned home. You will gain valuable insights from an unbiased source working for your best interests.
If we discover significant (and maybe some not so significant) problems, these findings can potentially save you thousands of dollars in unplanned repair costs.
- A residential home inspection can provide warning signs. During the inspection, our home inspectors will assess issues and safety concerns in the pre-owned home you’d like to buy.
- An inspection is an investment that pays for itself. A residential home inspection can pay for itself in savings. If our inspectors uncover structural issues or other problems, you may have the chance to ask the seller to make repairs.
- It will help you feel confident in your purchase. A residential home inspection will tell you about the condition of not only the house but of every component inside and out. With our detailed report put together by our certified inspectors, you will have the information you need to finalize the sale, negotiate for a better price, or walk away.
WHAT DO HOME INSPECTIONS COVER?
Vital Home Inspections offers a thorough, comprehensive home inspection so that homeowners have accurate information on which to base decisions. Our home inspection service includes an assessment of the following:
- Roofing – Check the roof covering, penetrations, and flashing to find leaks and other damage.
- Exterior – Inspect the foundation, grading, windows, doors, and more to ensure nothing needs repair.
- Interior – Examine every room from top to bottom and all elements within the space to make sure everything functions.
- Plumbing – Inspect your home main water supply including drain and waste piping, water heating equipment & distribution systems.
- Electrical – Inspect your home electrical service  including your main distribution panel.
- HVAC Systems – Inspect your home heating & cooling systems & equipment.
- Attic – Inspect all accessible areas containing insulation and ventilation equipment including attic and crawlspace area.
- Appliances – Inspect normal operation of home appliances installed permanently in the home including ovens, ranges, microwaves, garbage disposals, and dishwashers.
Understanding the Boundaries: What Home Inspectors are Not Allowed To Do!
General home inspections are Visual only. That means the inspector is not allowed to break open walls or dig into yards. Inspectors won’t dismantle or perform destructing testing. They’ll evaluate what’s accessible without causing damage. Because of this, general home inspectors do not inspect the following items:
Area of Home
- Interior
- Exterior
- Roof
- Expose Hidden Defects
- Move Large items and Furniture
- Issue Pass or Fail Grades
- Code Compliance
- Diagnose issues that require testing
- Predict Future Problems
- Pest Inspections
What's NOT Included
- Central Vacuum systems, Fire & smoke alarms, Security, Intercoms, Cable/Phone Systems.
- Detached Structures, Wells, Sprinkler systems & Pool/Spas.
- Television Antennae, Satellite dishes
- Pipes and electrical wire that are underground or behind walls.
- Move furniture to access a part of the house. They may end up being liable for the damage. The seller should do this in advance.
- A home inspection is not a test. There is no pass or fail grade given on a home.
- Home Inspectors are not require to know any of them. Only a Government official can determine compliance.
- Inspectors are not scientists, they cannot tell you the quality of air without further lab testing.
- Home inspectors can’t predict how long a home or its system will last. The can only report on the current condition of the property.
- Home inspectors may mention signs of pest infestations but they are not pest control experts. A pest inspection by a specialist is necessary for a comprehensive evaluation.